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Sunday, June 17, 2007

A Whitman Sampler

Literature, a wise man once remarked, is news that stays news. Walt Whitman, perhaps our greatest poet, is still news, speaking across the centuries, seeming never to go out of style. Bill Clinton famously wooed Monica with a gift of Whitman's Leaves of Grass. Now you can sample from the works of the great bard in this online archive of his work, which contains digital images of his original manuscripts. The site recently was on the receiving end of a half-million-dollar grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. That should help keep the timeless poet relevant for at least another century.

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I'm a Cleveland, Ohio-based writer, editor and writing coach, with more than 25 years of experience, including stints in Chicago and Washington, D.C. My work has appeared in more than 100 print and online publications, from the New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor to local and regional publications. My work has been recognized by awards (including an Emmy) from four journalism groups.